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February 8, 2015

You can browse our full NYC show calendar for all of tonight's shows, but here are some highlights...

Fleetwood Mac @ Prudential Center
Fleetwood Mac are now back with their entire classic lineup -- Christine McVie, John McVie, Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham -- and tonight they wrap up their multi-night NYC-area run. They've still got it and they play all the hits, so see them while you still can.

Chumped, Timeshares, Roger Harvey, Never @ Grand Victory
Brooklyn pop punks Chumped are one of the city's best new bands in the genre, as last year's well-received Teenage Retirement helped prove. Tonight they're with Long Island punks Timeshares, somber songwriter Roger Harvey, and Never.

Barrsheadahl, Angel of Retribution, Weasel Walter/Chris Pitsiokos Duo, SakeCat @ Palisades
Another good bill for fans of experimental music goes down tonight at Palisades, headlined by Barrsheadahl, the trio of Mick Barr (Krallice), Tim Dahl (Child Abuse, Lydia Lunch) and Kevin Shea (Talibam!, Rhys Chatham). Tim Dahl's past collaborator Weasel Walter (Behold... The Arctopus) plays a duo set with saxist Chris Pitsiokos in support of their new collaborative LP, Drawn and Quartered.

Nick Thune, Ben Kronberg, Kate Berlant @ The Bell House
A bit like Steven Wright or Demitri Martin, Nick Thune is a joke-teller, not so much an anecdotal comedian. He's also very funny, and headlines the "Very Comedy! Much Tour!" tour, with another dry wit type, Ben Kronberg, and awesomely out-there Kate Berlant.

Hannibal Buress @ BAM
Once an underground favorite and known as a comedian's comedian, Hannibal Buress is nobody's secret anymore. He's used to playing in Brooklyn on Sunday nights, but this is a little bigger than the front room of Knitting Factory.

There's also The Grammys on TV tonight (also the premiere of Better Call Saul, plus the return of The Walking Dead and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver).

February 7, 2015

You can browse our full NYC show calendar for all of tonight's shows, but here are some highlights...

D'Angelo @ Apollo Theatre
It only took D'Angelo 14 years to follow up his beloved Voodoo with a new album, Black Messiah, that he dropped late last year. So far it seems like this one's pretty equally loved -- countless people called it the best album of 2014. Tonight's his first NYC show since its release.

The Movielife, Crime in Stereo, Zumo Kollie @ Irving Plaza
Late '90s/early '00s Long Island melodic hardcore band The Movielife broke up in '03 after two albums of Lifetime/Gorilla Biscuits worship and a third album and EP that pushed that sound in new directions. They briefly reunited in 2010-11, and now they're thankfully back once again. Tonight's their second of two sold-out Irving Plaza shows with their pals Crime In Stereo.

The New Lines, Jet Black, Soft Science, Pale Lights @ Cake Shop
Long-running zine The Big Takeover turns 35 this year and is planning a series of shows. This is the first of them featuring Brooklyn baroque-psych band The New Lines, plus Quebec's Jet Black (who roar like Swervedriver), and Sacramento, CA's Soft Science (also shoegazey but but more on the dreamy side) and jangly indiepop band Pale Lights.

Brooklyn Flea Record Fair
The Brooklyn Flea's indoor space on Dean St. in Crown Heights will have a mini Record Fair with a mix of tables from labels, record stores and used vendors, including Captured Tracks, ATO, Rough Trade Shops, and Warp. There will also be DJs and a pop-up bar with Dogfish Head beer. It runs 10 AM - 6 PM.

Eyehategod, Full of Hell, cleanteeth, Clamfight @ Saint Vitus
Sludge legends Eyehategod are still touring in support of their excellent 2014 self-titled LP, and tonight the begin a sold-out 2-night stand at Saint Vitus. Different openers both nights, and they're all worth catching too, especially the wild hardcore band Full of Hell.

Fleetwood Mac @ Mohegan Sun Arena
Fleetwood Mac are now back with their entire classic lineup -- Christine McVie, John McVie, Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham -- and tonight they continue their multi-night NYC-area run. They've still got it and they play all the hits, so see them while you still can.

Eyehategod, Mortals, Blackout, Scowl @ Saint Vitus
Sludge legends Eyehategod are still touring in support of their excellent 2014 self-titled LP, and tonight the begin a sold-out 2-night stand at Saint Vitus. Different openers both nights, and they're all worth catching too.

The Movielife, Crime in Stereo, Pass Away @ Irving Plaza
Late '90s/early '00s Long Island melodic hardcore band The Movielife broke up in '03 after two albums of Lifetime/Gorilla Biscuits worship and a third album and EP that pushed that sound in new directions. They briefly reunited in 2010-11, and now they're thankfully back once again. Tonight's their first of two sold-out Irving Plaza shows with their pals Crime In Stereo. Opening this one is Pass Away (mem I Am the Avalanche, Crime In Stereo).

Todd Edwards, Beautiful Swimmers, Bobby Renz @ American Museum of Natural History
Dance music veteran Todd Edwards has a long history, but he's been in the spotlight as of late thanks to collaborations with Daft Punk and associations with Disclosure. Tonight he DJs the ongoing One Step Beyond series at the Museum of Natural History, and Maxmillion Dunbar's duo with Ari Goldman, Beautiful Swimmers, open.

Algiers, Beliefs, The Flag @ Baby's All Right
London-via-Atlanta band Algiers make gothy/industrial soul, or soulful goth-industrial. If you're not sold on the recordings, word is Algiers, who just signed to Matador, are a see-it-live kind of thing. Also on the bill are Toronto's Beliefs who bring real muscle and songwriting chops to their brand of shoegaze.

Alex G, Teen Suicide, Eskimeaux, Sam Cohen @ Palisades
This show is pretty stacked all around. There's indie rock up-and-comer Alex G, his Orchid Tapes pal Sam Ray's no-longer-defunct punk band Teen Suicide (who just signed to Run for Cover), Frankie Cosmos collaborator and Epoch member Eskimeaux (who just signed to DDW), and former Yellowbirds/Apollo Sunshine singer Sam Cohen, who recently began a solo career after Yellowbirds' demise.

Anvil, Lord Dying, Sunlord @ The Shop
Depending on how you look at it, '80s metal documentary subjects Anvil are either legendary or kinda silly (or maybe both), but High on Fire/Mastodon worshippers Lord Dying (who just dropped a great album) mean business. Kind of a weird double bill, but a good one.

Invisible Familiars, Jolie Holland @ The Living Room
Having worked with Martha Wainwright, Cibo Matto, Sean Lennon and others, Jared Samuel's own music, as Invisble Familiars, is an appealing hodgepodge of styles that is at once quirky, folky, poppy and danceable.

Luke Temple, The Heaven's Jail Band @ Union Pool
Here We Go Magic frontman Luke Temple released Good Mood Fool 2013, that found him bathing in warm funk and gentle reggae, giving things an enjoyably mellow vibe. Maybe tonight he'll fill you in on what he's been up to lately.

February 3, 2015

You can browse our full NYC show calendar for all of tonight's shows, but here are some highlights...

Diana Ross @ Kings Theatre
Brooklyn's Loew's Kings Theater has been renovated and officially opens to the public tonight. The first show there will be the legendary Diana Ross, who's set is sure to be packed with over 50 years of soul, R&B, disco and more.

Matana Roberts, Rain Machine, Ryan Sawyer / Nate Wooley / C Spencer Yeh Trio @ Union Pool
Matana Roberts' new album, Coin Coin Chapter Three: River Run Thee, is out today and she celebrates with this release show. Matana's roots are in avant-garde jazz, but this album has more in common with the experimental pop of Laurie Anderson and Julia Holter. Opening is TV on the Radio side project Rain Machine, and a trio from three NYC experimental-scene regulars Ryan Sawyer, Nate Wooley and C Spencer Yeh.

Spain @ Rough Trade
Slowcore pioneers Spain (aka Josh Haden for all intents and purposes) released Sargent Place, their fifth album, last year via Dine Alone Records. On his way to a European tour, Spain are playing NYC tonight.

Jerry Paper, Algiers, Jayyce, Eola @ Palisades
If you taste in pop leans towards eccentrics like Ariel Pink and Dent May, you'll probably enjoy the oddball song stylings of Jerry Paper whose new album is out in March. The "Special UK Guests" are in fact new Matador signees Algiers (who live in Atlanta but OK).

February 2, 2015

You can browse our full NYC show calendar for all of tonight's shows, but here are some highlights...

Action Bronson @ BB King's
Queens rapper Action Bronson has a highly-anticipated new album on the way and a huge release show in March at Terminal 5. Tonight he plays a much smaller hometown show, one that's likely to get more crazy than T5. This show was rescheduled from 1/26, and is sold out.

Napalm Death, Voivod, Exhumed, Iron Reagan, Black Crown Initiate, Ringworm @ Gramercy Theatre
This is pretty much the only place to be for fans of heavy music tonight. There's grindcore pioneers Napalm Death, who just put out a new album that's still fresh and raw 28 (!) years after their debut, progressive thrash legends Voivod, death metal vets Exhumed, crossover thrash-lovin' supergroup Iron Reagan, and the influential hardcore-leaning Ringworm. Stacked show.

Broncho, Dreamers, Heaven @ Rough Trade
Broncho are in the midst of a tour supporting Billy Idol (which hit Beacon Theatre last week), and tonight they headline their own NYC show. If you like '70s power pop, '60s garage rock, and modern-day indie rock, Broncho will be right up your alley. Rescheduled from 1/26.

February 1, 2015

There aren't really many exciting shows tonight, considering most people are probably getting together with their friends, filling up on chips, dip, beer, and watching The Patriots play The Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX. This year's halftime show has Katy Perry (yaaaaay), and she's saying she'll bring out Missy Elliot, Lenny Kravitz and other guests.

A few NYC venues are hosting Super Bowl parties, including The Bell House, Brooklyn Bowl and Union Hall (which also has an improv comedy show with SNL writers in the other room).

LE1F, Sick Feeling, Dark Blue, On A Clear Day, Mess Kid (DJ set), Matt Werth (DJ set) @ Aviv
Tonight's the release party for local hardcore band Sick Feeling's debut album, and they're joined by an excellent, extremely genre-diverse bill. Headlining is rap eccentric Le1f, right before Sick Feeling is Philly post-punks Dark Blue (who may at least be kind of "punk" but their romantic baritone is far from Sick Feeling's hoarse screams), and opening the night is ambient duo On A Clear Day.

Marshall Allen and The Sun Ra Arkestra @ Sugarcube
If you're looking for something different to do today, Northern Spy Records is celebrating its fifth anniversary today at this inflatable venue down by South Street Seaport. There is creative workshop with Maestro Marshall Allen from 2-4 PM and then Sun Ra Arkestra will perform at 7 PM. Free.

Horrendous, Artificial Brain, Throaat, Kosmodemonic @ The Acheron
Horrendous returned last year with Ecydysis, an excellent album of melodic death metal that's accessible but without sacrificing darkness and aggression. Tonight's their first NYC show since its release, and they're joined by a killer lineup of local support bands.

Sunflower Bean, Laced, Kissing Is A Crime, Lightning Bug @ Baby's All Right
Teenage NYC trio Sunflower Bean have been ubiquitous on local show lineups for the past year. If you see live music a lot, chances are you've seen them or at least been at a show where they were on the bill. The group just released their debut EP, Show Me Your Seven Secrets, and tonight's the record release show.

January 30, 2015

You can browse our full NYC show calendar for all of tonight's shows, but here are some highlights...

Jack White, Run The Jewels @ Madison Square Garden
Former White Stripe, blues lover, and guitar-rock devotee Jack White returns to MSG (where The White Stripes played in 2007) for his first headlining show here as a solo artist. His recent sets have all had him mixing it up between his solo stuff and his former bands (at his Nashville show on Wednesday, he actually reunited The Raconteurs on stage). If you're going tonight, definitely don't miss Run The Jewels, the recently-formed rap duo by Killer Mike and El-P that truly reinvigorated both of their careers. Tonight's show is sold out.

If you're not going, you can stream it live on Pandora. It begins at 9 PM and loops for the next 72 hours. An archive will go up on February 3 where you can listen to it song-by-song.

Beverly, Honduras, Christines @ Alphaville
Bushwick bar Alphaville has been open for a few months, but this is the first official show in its back room performance space. It's a pretty killer kickoff, with the ultra-melodic indie rock of Beverly, '60s revivalists Honduras, and Christines' thick shoegaze.

Tombs, Black Anvil, Darkside NYC @ The Acheron
Sludgesters Tombs and black metallers Black Anvil are two of NYC's best local bands, and this spring they'll hit the road together in Europe. But tonight they'll give their hometown a taste of that same double bill.

Screaming Females @ Stevens Institute of Technology
Screaming Females are about to release their sixth album, and from the sound of the songs they've put out so far, it's going more of their badass rock and killer riffs. They've got a couple NYC shows coming up next month, but tonight they'll be nearby in Hoboken.